Physical Therapist Assistant - CTE Program FAQs

NIC has joined with the College of Southern Idaho, the College of Western Idaho, and Lewis Clark State College to form a single PTA program. Classes will be taught through inter-video conferencing and by part-time instructors in labs on each campus. Clinical education will take place in...

Yes. Students must apply to the program to be considered for admission. Just like medicine, nursing, and other health care programs, there are prerequisite courses (see below), minimum grades, and other criteria that determine who gets into the program.

Once accepted into the program, students will need to complete CPR certification and have blood tests and other related health screens. Also, expect drug screenings prior to, and during the PTA program. Drug screens are required by the program and its clinical education sites. These may be...

No one is too old! However, Physical Therapy Assistant work is a physically demanding profession that requires stamina. You will be required to stand for long periods of time, sometimes without a break, you must be able to move quickly and lift objects. You must also have good eye...

Students will be granted a degree from the institution to which they have applied and received admission. For example, students applying to CSI will receive an AAS degree from CSI. This allows each student to pay local tuition and fees....